Question 1Core 2 · 4.0
Before installing a memory module, what is the best way for a technician to protect it from electrostatic discharge?
How to study for A+
Start with a diagnostic for one core, fix your weakest domain first, and keep the two methods and the ports in daily practice.
| Exams | Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), any order |
|---|---|
| Passing score | Core 1: 675. Core 2: 700. Both on a scale of 100 to 900 |
A simple plan
- Pick a core and take the free 20-minute diagnostic for it.
- Work through the lesson for your weakest domain, then retry fresh questions on it.
- Learn the ports and the malware removal steps until they are automatic, and work every troubleshooting scenario with the six-step method.
- Do the labs for the hands-on tasks, then sit the full practice exam at a minute a question.
- Book the exam when every domain is comfortably right in practice, not just the average.
Which core first
Either order works. Many people start with Core 1 because hardware and networking terms come up again in Core 2, but if you already work with Windows, Core 2 can be the quicker win.
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Question 2Core 2 · 2.0
A new payroll clerk is given access only to the payroll folders and apps his job needs, and nothing else. Which principle is this?
Next step
Questions people ask
How long does it take to study for A+?
It depends on experience. CompTIA recommends about 12 months of hands-on IT support experience; newcomers usually need longer to prepare than people already in the job.
Should I take both exams close together?
Many people do, while the material is fresh. There is no required gap or order.
Are practice tests enough?
They show what you know. Pair them with lessons on your weak domains and hands-on practice with real devices where you can.